Naughty Dog Says Uncharted 3 Is Inspired By ICO

Naughty Dog, the developers of the spectacular Uncharted series, has revealed that the PS2 classic ICO has been greatly influencing its work, which includes the project that its busy with “right now” – the third Uncharted game.

Naughty Dog boss Evan Wells, speaking after Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was voted to be the greatest PlayStation 3 game ever by readers of OPM, said that he wouldn’t have picked his own game for first place.

He nominated ICO and GTA III instead, giving extra words of praise to the former.

“They’re pretty different games, but they’ve both influenced the industry tremendously,” said Wells.

“[ICO’s] the kind of game – that linear, narrative-driven experience – that we’re focused on making right now.

“Everyone in the office has been influenced by it greatly; it’s just a fantastic game.”

Talking a little about Among Thieves’ achievement in OPM, Wells said: “[Story-driven games] are very difficult and costly, but I hope people are now realising how story can really elevate the gaming experience.”